Fujitsu N6460 User Manual
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Fujitsu LifeBook
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N6460 Notebook
User’s Guide
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CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
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ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use
only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter with an output rating
of 19V DC, with a current of 5.27A (100W).
AC adapter output polarity:
+
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including
the following:
■
Do not use this product near water for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
■
Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
■
Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
■
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in
this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
■
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
■
For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and
transients on the Cable Distribution System, make
sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as
close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as
required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70:
2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service provider.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
System Disposal
RECYCLING YOUR BATTERY
Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer
will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time;
this is a natural occurrence for all batteries. When this
occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh
one*. If you replace it, it is important that you dispose of
the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed
of improperly.
Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has
enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC)**, a non-profit public
service organization dedicated to
protecting our environment by recy-
cling old batteries at no cost to you.
RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find
the location nearest you, go to www.RBRC.org
800-822-8837.
If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you
can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative
website (http://EIAE.org/
) and search for a convenient
disposal location.
Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it
for current and future generations.
* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile
computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at
www.shopfujitsu.com
in the US or www.fujitsu.ca/
products/notebooks in Canada.
** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu
provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in
no way affiliated with Fujitsu.
or call 1-
For continued protection against risk of
fire, replace only with the same type and
rating fuse.
Table of Contents
Fujitsu LifeBook® N6400 Series
Table of Contents
Volume Control
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Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PREFACE
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Status Indicator Panel
Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Battery Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . .15
Email Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
NumLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ScrLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Application/Media Player Panel
Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . .21
Configuring your Application Panel . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Media Player Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the Visual Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .26
Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Starting Windows Vista the first time . . . . . . . . . 28
Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide
Power Management
Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 30
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 35
Removing Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards . . . . . . .36
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . 40
Playing Media on the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Optical Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Hard Disk Drive
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
PC Cards/ExpressCards™
Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Device Ports
Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
IEEE 1394 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
HDMI Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . 48
S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Headphone/SPDIF Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Restoring Pre-installed Software
Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 64
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 46
Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enabling/Disabling Turbo Memory. . . . . . . . . . . 46
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APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED
WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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GLOSSARY/REGULATORY
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Before Using the Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . .88
Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Configuring the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Wireless LAN Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
IP address information
About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
WLAN Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
APPENDIX A: USING THE
FINGERPRINT SENSOR
Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . .99
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
OmniPass Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
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Preface
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Preface
Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook® N6460 notebook from Fujitsu Computer
Systems Corporation provides desktop performance
with a fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. The 17" Color
Enhanced Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen
displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The
LifeBook features an ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ HD 2600
graphics chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory™*.
It comes with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home
Premium, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista
Ultimate pre-installed.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic
are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.
The information icon highlights
information that will enhance your
understanding of the subject material.
The caution icon highlights information
that is important to the safe operation of
your computer or to the integrity of your
files. Please read all caution information
carefully.
The warning icon highlights information
that can be hazardous to either you, your
notebook, or your files. Please read all
warning information carefully.
* HyperMemory™ is the cumulative total of dedicated and
system memory used by the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
intended for use in the processing and creation of 3D and other
images. The HD 2600 chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory
has 256 MB dedicated VRAM and 256 MB shared system
memory.
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the
following ways:
■
Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)
■
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
■
Website:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
Before you place the call, you should have the following
information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible
solution:
■
Product name
■
Product configuration number
■
Product serial number
■
Purchase date
■
Conditions under which the problem occurred
■
Any error messages that have occurred
■
Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your LifeBook notebook by going to:
www.shopfujitsu.com.
You must have an active internet
connection to use the on-line URL links.
To ensure that you always have the most current driver
updates related to your system, you should occasionally
access the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With
FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to
the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.
The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the
bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the
icons to find the correct one). If the FDU icon does not
appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to
[Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver
Update; this will create the icon automatically.
WARRANTY
Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook
notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or
three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the
information that came with your LifeBook notebook for
further warranty terms and conditions.
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Getting to Know
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-1. LifeBook N6460 Notebook
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook N6460 notebook. We strongly recommend
that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook,
even if you are already familiar with notebook
computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
For a pre-configured model you should have:
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LifeBook N6460 notebook computer
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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
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AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
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Drivers and Applications Restore CD
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Recovery and Utility Disc
■
Getting Started Guide
■
User’s Guide (this guide)
■
International Limited Warranty Brochure
■
Microsoft-associated materials
Depending upon the configuration of your system, one
or more of the following items may also be included in
the box:
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Application CDs for third-party software
■
Additional battery
■
Remote control package, including remote control,
infrared remote control receiver, infrared control cable
(available with Windows Vista™ Home Premium
only)
■
ExpressCard Hybrid TV Tuner
Figure 2-2. AC Adapter
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
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Volume
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Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook, display open 1
2
3
4
5
6
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components.
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Optimizer
Mode
Internet Mail
Visual
Display Panel Latch
Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Visual Optimizer Button
Application/Media
Player Buttons
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more
information)
Visual Optimizer Button
Enriches colors while in video mode and enhances text
when viewing static web pages. (See Using the Visual
Optimizer on page 22 for more information)
Volume Control
7
Wireless LAN Switch
8
Stereo Speakers
9
Touchpad Pointing Device
10
Fingerprint
11
Recognition Sensor
Keyboard
12
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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Application/Media Player Buttons
The LifeBook Application/Media Player buttons allow
you to control the media player when your unit is on
and to launch specified applications with the touch of a
button. Note that if you are using the optional remote
control, it overrides these buttons; the media buttons do
not work while Media Center Edition is running. (See
LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel on page 21 for
more information)
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to
suspend notebook activity without powering off,
resume your notebook from Sleep mode, and power on
your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down.
(See Power On on page 27 for more information) and (See
Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 30 for more
information)
Volume Control
The Volume Control toggle allows you to increase or
decrease volume manually. (See Controlling the Volume
on page 18 for more information)
Wireless LAN Switch
The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless
LAN on and off. (See Integrated Wireless LAN* User’s
Guide on page 85 for more information)
Stereo Speakers
The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound.
Additionally, there is a subwoofer located on the bottom
of the system. (See Bottom Components on page 14 for
more information)
Touchpad Pointing Device
The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you
simple cursor control. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on
page 19 for more information)
Fingerprint Recognition Sensor
The fingerprint recognition sensor allows you to
increase the security of your system by having it "recognize" your unique fingerprint. (See Fingerprint Sensor
Device on page 99 for more information)
The fingerprint recognition sensor can also be used as a
scrolling button that lets you navigate quickly through a
document without having to use the window scroll bars.
(See Scrolling on page 20 for more information)
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys and
10-key keypad. (See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for
more information)
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Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
Optical Drive
One of several different drives can be installed
depending upon the configuration of your system. (See
Optical Drive on page 39 for more information).
Optical Drive Eject Button
The optical drive eject button is used to eject the media
tray.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the
internal Lithium ion battery.
Optical Drive
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Optical Drive Eject Button
2
DC Power Jack
3
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Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel 1
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Memory Stick/SD/
xD Card Slot
IEEE1394 Port
2
Headphone Jack
3
Microphone Jack
4
USB 2.0 Port
5
Subwoofer Speaker Air
6
Chamber
ExpressCard Slot
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PC Card Slot
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PC Card Eject Button
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ExpressCard Eject Button
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RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (SD)/xD card slot
allows you to insert a flash memory card for data
storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data
between a variety of different digital devices. (See
Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards on page 35 for more
information)
IEEE 1394 Port
The IEEE 1394 port is used to connect Firewire devices
(such as digital cameras) to your LifeBook notebook.
(See IEEE 1394 Jack on page 47 for more information)
Headphone/SPDIF Jack
The headphone/SPDIF audio jack allows you to connect
headphones or powered external speakers, or to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF
(Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. (See Headphone/
SPDIF Jack on page 48 for more information)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
stereo microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 48 for
more information)
USB 2.0 Ports
The five USB ports (one on the right side panel and four
on the rear panel) allow you to connect Universal Serial
Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial
Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 48 for more information).
Windows Vista Users: All USB ports can be used to
connect an infrared remote control receiver that is
required when using the optional Media Center Edition
remote control. If you have Windows Vista installed,
please change the setting of "Wake up by USB device" on
"Windows Mobility Center from Disable to Enable.
ExpressCard Slot
The ExpressCard Slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 43 for more
information)
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to insert a Type I or Type II
PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 43 for
more information)
PC Card Eject Button
The PC Card eject buttons are used to eject a PC Card
from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on
page 43 for more information)
ExpressCard Eject Button
The ExpressCard eject buttons are used to eject an
ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. (See PC Cards/
ExpressCards™ on page 43 for more information)
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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel 1
LAN Port
USB Ports
2
USB Port
3
Lock Slot
4
Modem Port
5
HDMI Port
6
External Video Port
7
Air Vents
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S-Video Out Port
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REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s rear panel components.
LAN Port
The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports
on page 47 for more information)
USB 2.0 Ports
The five USB ports (one on the right side panel and four
on the rear panel) allow you to connect Universal Serial
Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial
Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 48 for more information).
All USB ports can be used to connect an infrared remote
control receiver that is required when using the optional
Media Center Edition remote control. If you have
Windows Vista installed, please change the setting of
"Wake up by USB device" on "Windows Mobility
Center" from Disable to Enable.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical lock down device.
Modem Port
The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11)
telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K
modem. (See Communications Ports on page 47 for more
information)
The internal modem is not intended for use
with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect
the modem to a digital PBX as it may cause
serious damage to the internal modem or
your LifeBook notebook. Consult your PBX
manufacturer’s documentation for details.
Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be
sure to find out BEFORE you connect your
modem. Third-party hardware is available
to allow modem-to-PBX interface.
The internal modem is designed to the ITUT V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of
53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC,
and its actual connection rate depends on
the line conditions. The maximum upload
speed is 33600bps.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital
devices with your computer (such as video game
console, set-top box, or AV receiver). (See HDMI Inter-
face on page 48 for more information)
External Video Port
The external video port allows you to connect an
external monitor or LCD projector. (See External Video
Port on page 49 for more information)
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Air Flow Vents
The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.
To protect your notebook from damage
and to optimize system performance, be
sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed,
clean, and clear of debris. This may require
periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas
where the air vents can be obstructed, such
as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces
like a bed or cushion.
S-Video Out Port
The S-Video out port is used to transmit a high
resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.
(See S-Video Out Port on page 48 for more information)
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4
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Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel 1
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.
(See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 for more information)
Memory Compartment Cover
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR2667 PC5300 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your LifeBook notebook, thus improving
overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on
page 45 for more information)
Lithium ion Battery Bay
Configuration Label (approximate location)
2
Memory Compartment Cover
3
Subwoofer
4
Air Flow Vents
5
Subwoofer
The subwoofer speaker provides bass-range sound to
supplement the stereo speakers, resulting in high-quality
audio.
Air Flow Vents
The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.
To protect your notebook from damage
and to optimize system performance, be
sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed,
clean, and clear of debris. This may require
periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas
where the air vents can be obstructed, such
as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces
like a bed or cushion.
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1 Battery Charging
2 Battery Status
3 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access
4 Email Indicator
5 NumLock Indicator
6 CapsLock Indicator
7 ScrLock Indicator
Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator panel is located on the front of the
palm rest, just below the latch point. Within this panel
are symbols that correspond to specific components of
your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how
each of those components is operating. (Figure 2-8)
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR
The Battery Charging indicator displays whether or not
the Lithium ion battery is currently being charged.
LED Condition Charging Status of Battery
Green, solid Fully charged or no battery installed.
Orange, solid Being charged
Orange, blinking
Off
BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
This indicator shows how much charge is available
within the installed battery.
LCD Condition Battery Charge Level
Green, solid Between 50% and 100% charged
Orange, solid Between 13% and 49% charged
Red, solid Between 0% and 12% charged
Red, blinking There is a problem with the battery
Off
Charging suspended because battery temperature too high.
Not charging because AC adapter is
not connected.
No battery is installed or the system
is shut off.
HARD DRIVE/OPTICAL DRIVE
ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator states
whether your internal hard drive or optical drive are
being accessed.
EMAIL INDICATOR
The Email indicator shows that you have received new
email.
NUMLOCK INDICATOR
The NumLock indicator shows that the internal
keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CAPSLOCK INDICATOR
The CapsLock indicator shows that your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters.
SCRLOCK INDICATOR
The ScrLock indicator shows that your scroll lock is
active.
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Figure 2-9. Keyboard 1
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a keyboard, including the Windows keys and
other special function keys. This section describes the
following keys.
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Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook has a tenkey numeric keypad which allows certain keys to serve
dual purposes, both as numeric/mathematical keys
and navigation keys. The ability to toggle between the
numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled
through the [NumLk] key.
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Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow
keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the
right, left, up, or down within windows, applications
and documents.
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Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12]
are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
special actions that vary depending on what program
is running.
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Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows
operating system and function the same as the
onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on
your pointing device.
Function Keys
[Fn] Key
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Start Key
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Application Key
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Cursor Keys
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Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick gray line)
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NUMERIC KEYPAD
The right-hand section of the keyboard serves as a
numeric keypad. To activate the keypad functions, press
the [NumLk] button. Using the keypad keys, you can
enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ),
subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ),
and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated
as ten-key function keys. When [NumLk] is not active,
you can use the numeric keypad to navigate (Home,
End, Page Up, Page Down, left, right, up, down). The
keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front
edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.
WINDOWS KEYS
Your notebook has two Windows keys: a Start key and
an Application key. The Start key displays the Start
menu, and functions the same as your onscreen Start
menu button. The Application key functions the same as
your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus
for the selected item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for more information regarding the Windows
keys.)
CURSOR KEYS
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right).
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FUNCTION KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1
through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software
documentation to find out how these keys are used.
The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the
notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
Icon Keys Description
Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will
[Fn+F3]
[Fn+F4]
[Fn+F6]
[Fn+F7]
[Fn+F8] Pressing [F8] repeatedly while
[Fn+F9] Pressing [F9] repeatedly while
toggle the Audio Mute on and off.
Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will
toggle the touchpad on and off.
(This function key combination only
works if the BIOS setting for
Advanced -> Keyboard/Mouse
Features -> Internal Pointing Device
is set to Manual Setting.)
Pressing [F6] repeatedly while
holding [Fn] will lower the
brightness of your display.
Pressing [F7] repeatedly while
holding [Fn] will increase the
brightness of the display.
holding [Fn] will lower the volume
of your system.
holding [Fn] will increase the
volume of your system.
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[Fn+F10]
Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn]
allows you to change your selection
of where to send your display video.
Each time you press the key
combination you will step to the
next choice. The choices, in order,
are: built-in display panel only,
external device only, and both builtin display panel and external
devices.
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Vol ume
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Volume Control
Volume Control
Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls
which interact with each other.
Any software that contains audio files will
also contain a volume control of its own. If
you install an external audio device that
has an independent volume control, the
hardware volume control and the software
volume control will interact with each
other. It should be noted that if you set
your software volume to Off, you will
override the external volume control
setting.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
Methods to Control Volume
The volume can be controlled in several ways:
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Volume can be set using the volume control toggle on
the right of the WLAN switch.
Figure 2-10 Volume Control
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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control in
the system tray.
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Volume can be controlled by many volume controls
that are set within individual applications.
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Certain external audio devices you might connect to
your system may have hardware volume controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the
volume level that must then be followed by the other
sources.
We recommend that you experiment with the various
volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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Figure 2-11. Touchpad Pointing Device 12Cursor Control
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is built into your notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer
to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is
composed of a cursor control, a left and right button,
and an up-and-down scroll button (which also acts as a
fingerprint recognition sensor).
The cursor control works the same way a mouse does,
and moves the cursor around the display. It only
requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and
the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will
move.
The left and right buttons function the same as mouse
buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may
vary depending on the application that is being used.
The up-and down scroll button allows you to quickly
navigate up and down a screen. For information on
using the scroll button as a fingerprint recognition
sensor, refer to “Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 99
An external mouse can be connected to
the USB port on your notebook, and be
used simultaneously with the Touchpad.
However, if you boot the system with an
external mouse connected the Touchpad
will be disabled or enabled depending on
your BIOS settings.
ity on page 27 for more information)
(See BIOS Setup Util-
Left Button
34Fingerprint Recognition
Sensor/Scroll Button
Right Button
CLICKING
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select,
press the left button once, and then immediately release
it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you
wish to select, press the right button once, and then
immediately release it. You also have the option to
perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the
Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12. Clicking
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the
left button twice, then immediately release it. You also
have the option to perform the double-click operation
by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13)
Figure 2-13. Double-clicking
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If the interval between clicks is too long,
the double-click will not be executed. The
interval length can be changed by going to
Control Panel -> Mouse -> Mouse Properties -> Buttons tab.
DRAGGING
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the
item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button
while moving the item to its new location and then
release it. (Figure 2-14)
Figure 2-14. Dragging
SCROLLING
Using the scrolling sensor allows you to navigate
through a document quickly without using the window’s
scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navi-
gating through online pages. To use the scrolling sensor,
move your finger forward or backward across the button
to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the
desired section of the page, raise your finger.
Note that you can also scroll by sliding your finger up
and down the right side of the touchpad. This feature is
disabled by default, but you can enable it by going to
Start -> Control Panel -> Mouse.
The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor.
(See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 99 for more information)
Figure 2-15. Scrolling
TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your
Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box.
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LifeBook Application/Media Player
Mode Button
LifeBook Application/
Media Player Button
Internet Label
Application A Label
Application B Label
EMail Label
Mode Indicator
Fast Backward Button
Play/Pause Button
Stop/Eject Button
Fast Forward
Button
Figure 2-16. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel Buttons
LifeBook Application/
Media Player Panel
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. This feature
makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another
notebook computer. The panel allows you to operate the
optical drive as an independent audio media player or to
launch applications with the touch of one button.
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The LifeBook Application Panel uses the
date and time settings of your LifeBook
notebook. If the date and time are
incorrect, you can adjust the settings in
the Windows Control Panel.
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The media player that your LifeBook
notebook uses is determined by the
configuration of your system.
Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities
that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. The panel consists of the
following elements:
MODE BUTTON
Located at the left of the large LifeBook Application/
Media Player button ((Figure 2-16), this button allows
you to select the function of the panel—either as an
Application Launcher or a media player. When Application Launcher is selected, the mode indicator will light
up.(Figure 2-17) When Media Player is selected, the
media player indicators will light up. (Figure 2-18).
APPLICATION LAUNCH/
MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS
The LifeBook Application/Media Player Button acts as a
one-touch button that allows you to activate a number
of functions and actions. If Application Launcher mode
is selected, the labels on the outside of the button indicate which area of the button should be pressed to activate the application associated with the label. (Figure 2-
17). If Media Player mode is selected, the indicators
within the button will light up (Figure 2-18).
Internet Mail
Figure 2-17 LifeBook Application Launch indicators
Figure 2-18 Media Player Buttons
CONFIGURING YOUR APPLICATION PANEL
When you start your system, the LifeBook Application
Panel is automatically activated. As an application
launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible,
giving you a variety of options. To set up the panel to
best suit your needs, we have provided the Application
Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you
make the most of this valuable feature.
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To configure your LifeBook Application Panel:
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Tablet PC Settings.
3, Select the Buttons tab.
4. Select the button for which you want to modify the
default application, then click the [Change] button.
5.Follow the instructions that appear to change the
application assigned to the button.
USING THE MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS
The media player buttons are another way to use your
LifeBook notebook’s optical drive as a media player.
• If you shut down from Windows while
the media player is playing a CD or
DVD, it will stop.
• You can’t go into Hibernation Mode
(Save-to-Disk) or Sleep Mode while
the media player is playing.
• The media player will only play when
the system is powered on.
There is no configuration required for media player
operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a
normal media player. The buttons will operate as
follows:
Stop/Eject
Press this button once to stop a CD or DVD that is
playing. Press it twice to eject the disc.
Play/Pause
Press this button to start playing a CD or DVD starting
at the beginning. While the disc is playing, press it to
pause. Press it again to continue
.
• If you press the play button and nothing happens, there is no disc in the
media player drive, you have other
than a media disc in the drive, or system is not powered on.
• Because of the Windows auto-insertion
function, discs will start playing immediately after they are inserted if your
LifeBook notebook is on. This will not
happen if you are using the media
player in Sleep mode.
Fast Backward
Press this button once to skip one track back.
Fast Forward
Press this button once to skip forward one track.
USING THE VISUAL OPTIMIZER
Visual Optimizer is a new feature which allows you to
optimize your video viewing experience. The Visual
Optimizer image quality enhancer delivers rich image
quality by employing cutting-edge technologies such as a
3D color management system, auto contrast correction,
black and white stretch, and edge enhancement.
The Visual Optimizer button is located adjacent to the
Mode button. (See figure 2-3 on page 8 for location). The
Visual Optimizer dynamically and automatically
enhances images for optimal quality. To use the Visual
Optimizer while viewing videos, press the button to activate it. To de-activate it, press the button again.
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